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West Des Moines, IA 50265
from $40 per hour
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Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I am a self-employed RN with an MA in Health Administration. I have experience as a supervisor in skilled nursing facilities and most recently (for 12 years) have assisted clients in their homes. I can take clients to appointments, do errands, provide ADL care and make meals. I can explain medications and conditions, and make sure medications are taken as prescribed. Most of all, I will be their companion. When possible, rides, movies, events, restaurants, and other activities can be enjoyed. I can also evaluate the home living situation to ensure it is as safe as possible and the appropriate setting. If the client and family agree that home care is the preferred living arrangement, needed services can be identified. If assisted living becomes necessary, I can help.
Micaelah M.
Reviewed on 11/22/2024
Susan is an absolutely stellar caregiver and I feel lucky to write this review. She is truly a whole-picture provider. We hired Susan to help my father manage a new diagnosis - mostly planning for companionship and life maintenance. What we did not anticipate was how important her RN training would come in handy as 1 diagnosis became 4 for my dad and she literally saved his life on more than 1 occasion by being able to see things my siblings and I never would have been able to. In addition to proving invaluable to my father, she was also always willing to advocate for my father with his medical care team - intercepting and clarifying as needed. She was also available to us, his children and able to explain complex medical situations to incredibly non-medical people. AND she did it with kindness and understanding. I really don't know what we would have done without Susan and if you hire her, consider yourself very lucky.
Services offered
Bathing
Dementia
Home health
Hospice services
Medical management
Personal care
Respite care
Special needs
Transportation
Visiting physician
Rates
Recurring jobs
$40/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Education
University of Iowa
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
Hospice experience
Registered nurse
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
12:00 AM–12:00 AM
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